What Is a Pave Setting Ring and Should You Buy It?

Pavé (pronounced “pa-vey”) is a setting that consists of a lot of small gemstones attached to the jewelry by droplets of metal. As a result, the surface of the piece with such a setting looks like it has been paved with diamonds or other stones. The word “pavé” comes from French and means “paved” (also “pavement”), but in the U.S., it is also spelled as “pave”.

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Why Buy Pave Jewelry?

Jewelry with pave settings is a good choice if you want a piece that provides a lot of sparkle but also has an affordable price tag.

Diamond wedding ring with a pave setting

Since the individual stones in these settings are small and less visible, their cuts are simpler, and the gems are therefore cheaper.

In addition, the bead-like metal droplets that hold the stones together also add to the visual effect, as long as they are not too large.